someone with the belief that there are certain actions that are always right or always wrong

regulation of births; planning when to have a family and how many children to have by using birth control and /or contraception

having a child; seen as a duty in many religions

an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation, rather than following fixed rules or laws

Christian views on sex and contraception

Religious education

Nature and purpose of marriage

Christian attitudes to adultery and cohabitation

Divergent Christian views on divorce and marriage

Christianity and relationships in the 21st century

Christianity and same sex relationships

Roles of men and women within relationships

Roles of men and women in Christian worship

In this unit pupils will examine issues around sexuality, the family and relationships. They will study how Christians and other worldviews understand ideas of family and marriage and address how these affect views on issues such as divorce.

Issues of Relationships

Which Christian teaching encourages having children?

It goes against God’s intended purpose of sex

It promotes happiness over responsibility

Why do some Catholics reject contraception based on Natural Law?

Some Christians accept contraception because they believe in {{}} love, which means selfless care for others.

Which Christian ethical approach focuses on love as the most important factor?

The Catholic Church permits the {{}} method as a natural form of family planning.

No, individual Christians may also follow their conscience

Yes, all Christians always follow their denomination’s rules

Yes, Church teachings are legally enforced in all countries

All members of a Christian denomination follow all its teachings.

What is the name of the Christian belief that God became human in the person of Jesus?

Which Christian celebration focuses on the resurrection of Jesus?

Jesus taught his followers how to pray. It has become known as what?

What does the Christian belief in the Trinity mean?

Jesus taught the importance of loving your {{}} as yourself.

Christians believe Jesus performed {{}} to show God’s power.

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